Gunmen have abducted no fewer than 7 travellers on the Owo-Ipele-Benin Highway in Ondo State.
Thefrontrank learnt that the victims were returning from a South-South state, heading to Akure when the gunmen struck.
Their commercial vehicle was later found abandoned by the roadside, prompting other drivers to raise the alarm.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Funmi Odunlami, stated that seven persons were kidnapped by the assailants.
Odunlami assured the public that further details would be provided as investigations continue.
It was gathered that the kidnappers have contacted the families of the victims, demanding ransom for their release.
Thefrontrank reports that Ondo State once renowned for its relative tranquillity and security, has been gripped by a growing sense of fear and unease as cases of kidnappings continue to surge.
Residents of the state are now living in anxiety, demanding immediate action from authorities to restore safety, and protect their lives and property.
